Last Tuesday, the annual East Hampton school budget was overwhelmingly approved, and two incumbent School Board members each won another three-year term. Congratulations to John Ryan and Jackie Lowey for their victories.
I was a candidate but, due to an unusual year, I was not able to compete extensively. I wish to thank all of you who supported me with your vote. Perhaps I will try again next year.
There were a few concerns I would have addressed, had I been elected:
1. We need to discuss the idea of term limits. If you can’t meet your goals in three terms (nine years), why not give others a chance?
2. How robust is our adult education program? Having taught bridge for several years, but not recently, we need to find ways to give the program new life.
George Aman
East Hampton
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